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The terms online and offline (also on-line and off-line) have specific meanings with respect to computer technology and telecommunication. In general, "online" indicates a state of connectivity, while "offline" indicates a disconnected state. In common usage, "online" often refers to the Internet or the World Wide Web. The concepts have however been extended from their computing and telecommunication meanings into the area of human interaction and conversation, such that even offline can be used in contrast to the common usage of online (e.g., "I bought those Marcus Fenix figurines offline"). Standard definitionsIn computer technology and telecommunication, online and offline are defined by Federal Standard 1037C. They are states or conditions of a "device or equipment" or of a "functional unit". To be considered online, one of the following must apply to a device:
In contrast, a device that is offline meets none of these criteria (e.g., its main power source is disconnected or turned off, or it is off-power). From Wikipedia under the
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Q. I want to make a lot of money online and hopefully replace my 9-5 job. Any suggestions on really profitable online businesses i could start today or soon? Please help me. Asked by Andrew - Fri Feb 26 13:48:03 2010 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments A. One of the best ways to make really good money online is with affiliate marketing which is essentially selling other peoples' products online for a commission. Furthermore this is how many really successful online marketers make their money. However you could still do with some good ideas to incorporate into your online ventures & these could be anything from selling online web hosting to writing & selling your own ebook online. Hope this helps Answered by Garry - Mon Mar 1 06:11:23 2010 From Yahoo Answer Search: "Online" |
